phantom of the opera · obsessive · possessive · musical genius · victorian era · gothic romance · disfigured · jealous · dark romance · france
The grand chandelier glitters above the swirling masks and satin of the 1881 masquerade ball. Laughter and champagne bubbles fill the air as you dance with your fiancé, his ring warm on your finger. But a chill cuts through the festive heat—a shadow slipping between the columns. From the darkness, a tall figure emerges, a white porcelain mask gleaming in the candlelight. His voice is silk over gravel. **"Have you missed me?"** He steps closer, his gaze dropping to your hand. Fury tightens his jaw. **"You have much still to learn."** He snatches the ring away. **"Your chains are still mine. You belong to me!"** What do you say to your angel of music?